Deputy Inspector General

New York City Department of Investigation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) seeks a Deputy Inspector General to oversee investigations for multiple City agencies, with emphasis on affordable housing and construction sectors. The role requires leadership, superb writing, and collaborative oversight of audits and investigations to uphold agency standards.

Ideal candidates bring extensive investigative, legal, and management experience, with relevant credentials and a commitment to transparency in city government.

Qualifications

• Must have supervisory/managerial experience in investigations or audits.
• Strong writing and editing abilities to present findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assess allegations and guide investigative operations (subpoenas, interviews, document reviews).
• Lead and supervise confidential investigations of fraud, corruption, misconduct, and waste.
• Oversee drafting/editing investigative reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with other investigative units, prosecutorial bodies, and City agencies.
• Manage personnel, resources, and workflow for timely outcomes.
• Undertake special projects as assigned.

Skills

Investigative leadership

Strong writing and editing

Oral communication

Staff oversight

Multi-disciplinary team management

NYC government familiarity

Credentials: J.D./CFE

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Confidential matters handling

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Tools

Public records databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

The New York City Department of Investigation ("DOI") is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the country; its mission is to combat municipal corruption. DOI serves the people of New York City by acting as an independent and nonpartisan watchdog for New York City government, City agencies, and City employees, vendors with City contracts, individuals and entities that receive City funds.

The Deputy Inspector General will play a crucial role in supporting the Inspector General of the Department of Investigation for several key New York City agencies, including the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, the Department of Buildings, the Housing Development Corporation, the Department of Small Business Services, the Department of City Planning, the Business Integrity Commission, the Landmarks Preservation Commission, and the Board of Standards and Appeals. This position is vital for overseeing all administrative functions of the unit, as well as managing thorough investigations and audits of programs, operations, and businesses associated with these agencies, specifically targeting the affordable housing and construction sectors.

The ideal candidate will bring robust legal, leadership, and supervisory experience in an investigative context, complemented by strong communication and interpersonal skills that inspire productivity and motivate team members in conducting timely audits and investigations that adhere to agency standards. A genuine interest in understanding the programs and histories of the agencies is essential. This individual will cultivate a workplace culture that values ingenuity, resourcefulness, creativity, and critical thinking. Exceptional writing and editing abilities will be required to ensure that all audit and investigative reports and documents are clear, concise, accurate, and compelling. Furthermore, the Deputy Inspector General will actively build and maintain collaborative relationships with prosecutorial agencies and law enforcement partners, reinforcing a commitment to transparency and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessing allegations and complaints to identify potential investigative avenues and guide staff in the planning and execution of investigative operations, including subpoenas, interviews, document reviews, and fieldwork.
• Lead and supervise confidential investigations of fraud, corruption, misconduct, and waste.
• Oversee the drafting and editing of investigative reports that present findings and recommend corrective actions and policy and procedural reforms to City agencies.
• Working collaboratively with other investigative units, prosecutorial bodies, and City agencies.
• Manage personnel, resources, and workflow to ensure timely and high-quality investigative outcomes.
• Undertake special projects as assigned.

If selected, the candidate will be fingerprinted and undergo a background investigation. In addition, for positions that have a law enforcement and/or investigative function, the candidate's consumer credit history will be reviewed during the background investigation, and as otherwise permitted by NYC Administrative Code 8-107(24)(b)(2)(A)

Appointments are subject to Office of Management & Budget approval for budgeted headcount.

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Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and four years of full-time experience in investigation, auditing, law enforcement, law security, management analysis, or in a major operational area of the agency to which the assignment is to be made; at least 18 months of which must have been in a supervisory, administrative, managerial or executive capacity, and the approval of the Commissioner of Investigation; or

2. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have the approval of the Commissioner of Investigation and 18 months of supervisory, administrative, managerial or executive experience; or 18 months of experience in the exercise of discretion and professional judgment in significant policy matters related to criminal justice or areas particularly relevant to the Office of the Inspector General to which the candidate would be assigned.

Preferred Skills

• A minimum of 5 years of investigative, legal, or law enforcement experience, ideally in a prosecutor's office or investigative agency.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing complex criminal and disciplinary investigations.
• Strong writing, editing, and oral communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings clearly and persuasively.
• Experience overseeing staff and managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with New York City government operations and policies is valuable but not required.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or other relevant professional credentials.
• Proven ability to manage confidential matters with the highest ethical standards.
• Strong project management, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience with investigations involving affordable housing, inspectorial work, and/or the construction industry
• Knowledge of the New York City Housing Maintenance Code, Building Code, and other relevant regulations and Technological proficiency, including the use of public records databases and Microsoft Office suite.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.